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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.49, 20.16 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.49, 20.16 and 13.18 is: 19.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.49 : 20.16 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.49/20.16 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.49x = 20.16 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.49x = 265.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.71/13.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.70

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